Pros

Handles well.

Cons

Small

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S2000 —
Fun roadster that's fun for carving through the streets. Great car that's quick for what it is but could use a little more horse power and torque. Overall, I recommend this car as a daily driver or a weekend racer.

Pros

A pure premium sports car like nothing else on the market.

Cons

None, if you accept what it is and is not.

65

The Unicorn —
Patrick George (Jalopnik Future Classics) pointed out that the current auto market offers nothing to replace this car. You can get a Miata or a Boxster and have a great roadster, and that is a good thing. But neither car is what this car is. For a lot of people, that's a good thing in many ways. But if this checks all your boxes, nothing else will.
Note: It's dumb to require any rating; reliability and maintenance costs are still unknown, but are typically non-issues for these cars.

Pros

Amazing handling and dynamics. Fantastic engine!

Cons

Steering is more numb than I'd like. Razor sharp, but lacking in feedback.

25

One Of Honda's Best. —
Great warm weather cruiser, back-road blast and capable track toy. Surprisingly versatile with decent space in the trunk for its size. Classic looks and a very driver-focused cockpit. One of the best gearboxes anywhere at any price, period. Almost impossible not to have fun driving an S2000.

Pros

Cons

no back seat

25

Best Reasonable Roadster For Street Or Track —
I loved everything about this car. It met and exceeded all my hopes and expectations while having Honda dependabiity. There is no better shifter to be found, it is very quick, handling si go-cart like in immediate responsiveness and no body lean, controls are intuitive and simple, cabin is simple and functional

Pros

Power, road feel

Cons

interior noise

20

Wonderful —
This is by far the best value for money if you are looking for a sporty weekend car. Great space for luggage (for 1) seats are OK, engine is amazing! The road noise when the top up is a bit much.

Pros

The perfect 50/50 weight distribution on the car and the perfectly crafted rigid chassis allows the car to handle and own the curves like no other in its class. The VTEC kick at 6500 rpm is amazing. The production of the S2000 has been stopped making this 2006 model the last iteration and immortal.

Cons

limited trunk space.

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An Everyday Driver That Allows You Own The Curves And Command The Road. —
Handling, power, looks.... I have been driving this car for 7 years and it still makes me smile when I pull out of a turn. It has ageless looks. Digital instrument cluster and Xenon headlights. The leather seats keeps you in place regardless of how hard you drive.

Pros

Great engine and nimble handling. Trunk wide is enough to hold my golf clubs. Top down fun!

Cons

Small cockpit makes it difficult for taller (~6 ft) drivers to get in and out. Easier getting in with top down. Only slim drivers need apply.

25

Great Little Roadster! —
Great four cylinder engine that screams all the way to 8000 rpm. Quick steering, nimble handling. Trunk is wide enough to hold my golf clubs with room for a small carry bag. Small cockpit makes it difficult for taller (~6 ft) drivers to get in and out. Easier getting in with top down. Only slim drivers need apply.

Pros

Blast to drive,

Cons

No room, Quality issues

95

Good Bet For Fun In The Sun —
I had fun with this car. My dad now owns it. It did let me down though. It had/has alot of little dumb problems with build quality that I would not have thought to be on a Honda. A fun little vert.

Pros

it performes well and even better with sos supercharger

Cons

its small

25

Its Badass —
the car is fast from the factory and is exciting to drive everyday, when it hits vtec its alot fast but the gas dose go down fast for a small light weight car, i would recomend it to any one

Pros

Fun, fun, fun, smile, fun smile, smile, fun

Cons

Not an everyday car...but who cares? Stock stereo sucks

25

The Best $30,000 Toy I Ever Bought; And Did I Mention Fun —
The only Japanese car I have ever thought had any hint of "soul". This car is an absolute unmitigated blast to drive. My mid-life purchase; my MG from high school...except this car actually starts, runs and doesn't break down.

Reviews From Other Years

S2000 RocksBy Tim4294

Replaced a MiniCooperS with the S2000 - accel, braking, handling AND RIDE are superior. Solid as a rock! Get just as many positive comments from gawkers as I did in the Mini. Mileage @ 25mph or so ...
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Love It But Plan To Buy A Saloon Style Like The Gt-r Or M3By Don14850

Love this car for what it was built for. Pure sports car. Dislike the hard top roof. Rattles and is a pain to put on or remove. Paint is easily scratched. On an autocross course it is awesome. This is...
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Sporty Fun For The Sun!By Jeff06

I absolutely love this car and I would keep it forever if I could! It's a blast to drive and it handles great! I'd definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a sporty, fun, summer car! I don't th...
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No It's Not Very Practical, But You Only Live Once.By Marty

I have wanted one of these for several years. As a former Miata owner, this is an upgrade! I was lucky to find one because they are not easy to find.
No it's not very practical, but you only live onc...
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Summer LoveBy Profbee12

Bought a used 2001 at auction in 2005, loved this car from the first time I saw it in a Honda Showroom.,owned it two years and flipped it for what I paid for it. Picked up this Honda lease return wit...
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Kick In The Pants To Drive!By EdS2K

I bought my 2005 S2000 two years ago as weekend fun car. It has been a blast to drive and tinker with. There are tons of aftermarket parts available for it as well as S2000 specific forums to gain inf...
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Quick And NimbleBy Brandon

Driving the Honda S2000 is like a dream, when getting into the car you fit perfectly comfortable in well crafted leather seats with the option of cool wind in your hair. The S2000 moves the way you wa...
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Awesome Car!By AICHS

I love this car. It is sporty and handles extremely well. Having the option to take the top down is super fun. Feel very cool driving this car. Highly recommended. Probably the best engineering Honda ...
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